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Managing school safety is a complex and oftentimes daunting task. With violence in schools on the rise in the UK, implementing the right safety plan can be difficult. Protecting both staff and students from violence is unfortunately becoming a major part of health and safety plans in many UK ...

Lone worker safety is a key component in the successful operation for a range of businesses. Many businesses owners and safety managers now integrate lone worker safety devices into their health and safety plans. However, ensuring staff are utilising their devices can be a difficult. Any member of ...

Correct health and safety procedures are a key component in the successful operation of a manufacturing plant. Workers in the manufacturing industry face a variety of hazards that may not be found in other workplaces. Therefore, health and safety managers must ensure that all factors are taken into ...

Lone worker safety is an important consideration for most businesses. Unfortunately, many business owners and managerial staff are unclear on what constitutes a 'lone worker'. A lone worker doesn't necessarily mean an employee that leaves a business premises regularly to respond to calls alone. In ...

Lone workers carrying out their duties in ATEX areas are exposed to various hazards, many of which may be dangerous to them and to the company, if taken lightly and without adequate safeguards in place. Working on COMAH sites, where ATEX zones are prevalent, is a challenge that cannot be ...

Every worker has a right to a safe working environment, but there are others who need more specific safety conditions and apparatus. Workers, specifically those operating in areas where they are exposed to potential explosions, due to highly flammable gases and dust, are protected under the ...

More and more lone workers are using personal safety devices to provide themselves with an additional layer of protection when they are working remotely. Managers ought to be aware of this trend, as it demonstrates a relatively new focus for lone worker safety. Personal safety devices are ...